Mitch Wilson
- February 15, 1962
- May 18, 2019
- 57 years
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
About Mitch Wilson
Mitch Wilson, 57, Canadian ice hockey player (Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils), complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Mitch Wilson was a dedicated Canadian ice hockey centre who left his mark on the professional ice.
Mitch Wilson
1962 – 2019
60 Seconds: Mitch Wilson's Life Story
A look at the career and life of Canadian NHL player Mitch Wilson.
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Mitch Wilson was a dedicated Canadian ice hockey centre who left his mark on the professional ice. Born in 1962, his journey to the top reached a major milestone when he made his NHL debut on October 12, 1984. Over the next three years, he played 26 games in the National Hockey League. His career saw him represent both the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins on the ice. In August 2014, Wilson faced a difficult challenge when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He lived with the disease for several years until his death on May 18, 2019. Wilson passed away at the age of 57, remembered for his time in professional hockey.
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|John Mitchell Wilson (February 15, 1962 – May 18, 2019) was a Canadian ice hockey centre. Wilson played 26 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins from 1984 to 1987. He made his NHL debut on October 12, 1984. In August 2014, he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and he died from the disease in 2019.
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